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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1932
Page
5
The North Tazewell Community league will hold its June meeting at 3 PM Tuesday at Mrs. C. M. Gillespie’s home. A new president will be elected and general reports from all officers will be given.
The Mary O Keeffe Missionary society will hold its annual guest meeting at North Tazewell Methodist church at 2 30 p m on Wednesday. Local residents and visitors include Viola Clapp returning home from Pennington Gap and families from nearby towns. Several townspeople and students are listed as summer visitors and attendees at regional colleges and churches, with multiple moves and visits noted.
Miss Ruth Hagy and Mrs W W Witten hosted Epworth League members at Miss Hagy s home in Wittens Mill Virginia on a Friday evening guest month inviting a friend. Guests included Miss Margaret Fox Richlands and numerous local residents with games and con tests followed by punch and candy.
Miss Ella Greear hosted a Sunday school picnic at her home Tuesday evening with guests including Janice and Edith Hagy Katheryne Kitts and others from Bristol and nearby towns. The item lists several visits, trips to Bluefield and Lebanon, and travel to West Radford for summer courses.
Ireson of North Taze well graduates from North Carolina State College with high honors this month. He majored in electrical engineering and was captain of the college ROTC regiment. He joined Scabbard and Blade Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi.
Bailey Virginia June 18 The two weeks revival at Fairview Baptist Springville progresses with large crowds. The annual home-coming day is set for Sunday June 19 with Rev. Harless of Pembroke leading the morning service and Rev. Isaac Wright preaching in the afternoon. Everyone invited to bring lunch.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a Sunday social roundup. The notes mention Eddie Nash visiting grandparents, Ida Gish from Pennington Gap visiting relatives, and numerous other guests from Bluefield Bluefield Va., Williamson and Bristol Tenn. The piece notes illnesses and several weekend visits to and from Amonate and Bramwell road areas.
Horsepen Virginia June 18 a large crowd attended the funeral and burial of Billy Day. Services were led by Rev J B Meadows of Bluefield assisted by Rev G E Owens of Tazewell. Several local ministers preached at nearby gatherings and Sunday school and Endeavor services were scheduled. Local residents and visitors shared weekend activities and health updates.
Richlands Virginia on June 18 reports a council vote sweep by Citizens ticket with five of six council seats won. Mayor race ends in tie between incumbent B. J. Cook and G. W. McCall at 92 votes each. Independent candidate Dr. B. L. Jackson among defeated council aspirants.
Circle No 1 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will stage a Tom Thumb wedding at the high school auditorium Friday evening June 24. Rehearsals occur daily this week under Mrs Wilkerson of Tazewell.
Circle 1 of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Shreve's home with Mrs. Kenneth Williams assisting as hostess.
Earl Hurt, Jim Farmer and Bob Repass escaped serious injury when Hurt's Essex coupe rolled four times over a steep embankment opposite the rock quarry about a half mile east of town. The car finished on the railroad, but all occupants were unhurt and the vehicle suffered only minor damage.
Much tiling of soil has left available ground in the vicinity under cultivation this year. Many have cleared timber to create small gardens, with predictions of a larger vegetable crop than ever before. Farmers report orchards will yield less fruit than last year, though ample produce is expected after an unusually large previous harvest.
Warmer days drive more hoboes from the jungle of the old power house site to the rails. They now ride or wander along every train and line, filling the roads with hobo camps near the tracks and stations.
Local farmers report unusually large numbers of bean beetles this season. Gardeners struggle to keep plants free of pests amid a dry spell followed by daily rains, with little explanation for the surge in insects.
Richlands residents celebrate after Norfolk and Western withdraw its petition to discontinue trains No 6 and No 11. With no bus service local mail and passenger access would suffer, though truck freight remains common and passenger traffic has risen recently.
After weeks of drought threats a fine rainfall revived crops and gardens, with farmers predicting a larger fall harvest. City officials plan a bigger July 4 celebration with added attractions and possibly free refreshments, though the program is not finalized yet.
A large Independence Day event occurred at a baseball park or airport site after several years without celebration. Delegations from more than five states attended, indicating broad regional representation and renewed community enthusiasm for the holiday.
Warden Lefler has spent days in the county's west end and arraigned and fined numerous violators of the game and dog laws by Magistrates W. P. Boggess and J. S. Horton.
A large crowd attended the Richlands airport air show last Sunday enjoying low fares offered. Adverse late day weather led to the cancellation of the balloon ascent.
On Tuesday night Miss Mary Margaret Carter gave a party at her home with dancing and cards as the main amusements. Music was provided by the Virginia Syncopators and guests included Virginia Steele Nona Ruth Helen Draper Alice Ziegler Mary Belle Hyatt Ruby Underwood Kat Underwood Eleanor Berman of Bristol Doris Rhodes of Radford and several local men led by Ralph Johnston Boyd Cyphers and Bob Repass.
Attendees at the service include Miss Mabel Clark Mrs R W Liddle Mr and Mrs W B F White Mrs R L Lambert Mrs W R Williams Mrs M Ziegler Mrs A R Underwood Mrs T A Draper Mr and Mrs J S Maxwell Mrs M H McGuire Mr and Mrs G W McCall Mr and Mrs J P Shockey Mr and Mrs G R McCall and Rev P P Tabor. The W C T U meets Wednesday at 2 30 at the Methodist church and Circle 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs J P Shockeys home with Mrs G E Hedges and Mrs J Crockett assisting as hostesses.
Miss Virginia Steele hosted a Wednesday evening party at her Fairfax avenue home with dancing and cards as the main diversions. Music was provided by the Virginia Syncopators. Guests included Evelyn Russ Beth Ward Mary Margaret Carter Nona Ruth Draper Ruby Underwood Kat Underwood Ann Hyatt Mary Belle Hyatt Alice Ziegler Ruth Lowe Ray Underwood Bob Repass Lacy Altizer Roy Ringstaff Ralph Ringstaff and out of town visitors Bucky Russell Bob Bailey Mr Moss Leece George Pete Hawkins and Mr Repass of
The family of MRS. W. H. STEELE thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death. They credit those who nursed him, sent cars, and flowers in his last days.
R. L. Lambert Riffe Boggess and G. W. McCall were transacting business at Bristol and Gate City Thursday. Winifred McCall left Thursday for a six weeks stay at Carlisle Barracks Pa. Mrs. R. W. Liddle has returned to
A long list of local residents and visitors frequent towns such as Honaker Norton Richlands Richlands and Bluefield. Names include Jack Slaughter Edith Harris Mildred Harper Charlotte Ziegler and Doris Rhodes with several making trips to Kentucky Virginia and Connecticut. A birth announces a baby girl born to Claude and spouse on June 11.
Amonate Va June 18 Ted Christian sustained a crushing injury to his index finger in a mine accident on Saturday. Shelton Morefield suffered a painful injury to his right eye on Thursday while marking centers in No.
An interesting program is to be arranged for the Epworth league meeting Sunday night under the leadership of Mrs. Luther Doughtin.
Local social notes record visits by Mr. and Mrs. C. BE and children to Newhall, Berwind visitors Mrs Curtis Rankin and Mrs Bob Myers, and several dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathena and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mathena. Numerous arrivals from War Bartley Roanoke Cincinnati and other towns are listed along with moves and illnesses.
In Stockton California an old Chinese singer nicknamed Old Murphy wore a tattered straw hat all winter. With Mayor Franke's straw hat day proclamation he appeared in a felt hat found somewhere. He told a reporter he liked it and dismissed questions with a blunt remark.
The Cedar Bluff Methodist church revival led by Rev. L G Tinnell concludes with nine converts including Mrs A J Hall Mrs BE Hall R J Wingo Virginia Wingo George Wyatt Ruby Wyatt Frances Brown Louise McGuire and Phyllis Luttrell. The Cedar Bluff junior Presbyterian circle met at Louise McGuire’s home with a program led by Virginia Wilson and attendance of several Wilsons Browns McGuires and others. The July meeting will be hosted by Frances Brown.
Mrs W A Henkel hosted a Sunday dinner for her husband on his fifty seventh birthday with guests from Bluefield Grundy and local towns. Visitors include Mrs Patton and families, Miss Glenna Mitchell, Rev L G Tinnell and others visiting relatives in Tennessee and Virginia.
In Yards Virginia on June 18 correspondence notes Sunday school at 10 30 a m Epworth league Sunday night led by Miss Sylvia Morris preaching by Rev W D Larrowe of Bluefield Episcopal church holds Sunday school and Thursday night service at 7 30 p m
The Graham Circuit League union met Friday night at 8 at the Graham circuit parsonage Bluefield Virginia with Rev and Mrs W D Larr ow e. Mrs H BE Tabor and Mise Evelyn Brooks of Nemours led the program. Seventeen members attended as games were played and refreshments served.
A Wednesday night farewell party was hosted at Mrs. Mammie Andersons home by Miss Shirley Anderson and Miss Dorothy Fowler for Jack Foland. Glen and Kid Meadows of Bluefield performed songs and guitar pieces. Attendees included Mrs. Bill Epperson and Norma Jean, Misses Shirley Ruby Nona Lee Anderson, Mrs. Carl Slate, Miss Virgie Jennings, Lettie Fowler, Glen and Edd Meadows, Jack Foland, Bill Blankenship and Winnis Anderson. Refreshments were served later.
The Mat Top baseball team extended its dominance with a Sunday victory over Montcalm, showcasing continued supremacy in the section.
Flat Top defeated Montcalm 4-1 on Sunday at Flat Top field and later defeated Montcalm 14-1 in a Thursday baseball game played here. The two wins give Flat Top a strong showing in local play.
Mrs W P Blankenship and son Billy of Williamson were among visitors. Mrs Edd Jackson and children Betty Ann and Nancy visited Mrs Jackson's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Long of Pocahontas. Miss Ruby Compton of Falla Mille spent the weekend with Miss Butt. Mrs W F Butt and Ceceile of Roanoke are visiting relatives. Mrs H B Fink of Boissevain is visiting Mrs F S Sarver. KB L Jackson made a business visit to Pocahontas. Mrs D L Caldwell of Falls Mills and Mrs Callie Dail of Bluefield were guests of Mrs T M Dangerfield. Guy Tickle, injured in a motorcycle crash, has returned home. Miss Juanita Riley Nemours was weekend guest of Helen Tabor. Funeral attendees from here for Giles Butt at Mount Hermon last Friday. Herbert Sluss ill at home. Mrs J H Shumate ill with inflammatory rheumatism after ankle injury. Miss Euna Crawford and mother Mrs Ethel Crawford visited Mr and Mrs C T Crawford Bruehfork. Miss Ollie and Cora Butt visited sister Mrs Robert Page of Boissevain. Mrs Harry Murray of Pocahontas visited her mother Mrs Ethel Crawford Wednesday. Mirees Virginia and Dacey Shrader shopped in Bluefield Friday. Miss Maxine Marie of Boissevain with Mildred Marie and Margaret Hawley of Falls Mills were guests of Miss Mary Dangerfield.
In Pounding Mill Virginia on June 18 large crowds attend a revival at the Church of God led by Rev. Robert H Flinchum known as the boy evangelist.
Funeral services were held Friday for Hunter Christian former Pounding Mill resident who died Wednesday in Boldman Ky from typhoid fever and complications. He was born in Pounding Mill son of Louis and the late wife and husband died about fifteen years ago. He married Thelma Perdue on October 21 1931. Survived by brothers Charles of Bluefield Gus of Pounding Mill and sisters Mrs W J Williams and Ava Christian of Remington and Lizzie Brewster of Pounding Mill.
Orville Sykes of Coalwood visits parents Mr and Mrs Dale Sykes Sunday. Mr and Mrs F G McGuire and daughter Betty Jane of Prestonsburg Ky visit Mrs McGuire's sister Miss Pearl McGuire at Cedar Bluff and other relatives. Roy Smith of Portsmouth Ohio visits uncles Claude Mercer and Walter Thomas. Mrs W B Steele leaves Friday to attend Church of God international camp at Anderson Ind and plans to visit Kentucky and Ohio relatives. Mrs Nervie Sykes of Artrip visits grandson C E Sykes. Miss Anna Lee Nunley visits uncle J P Pruett and family at Richlands. Pounding Mill citizens attend all day Five Oaks meeting. Christian church missionary society meets at Mrs M H Christian's home. Raven district secretary Mrs J J Draper attends. Rev S D Long of Tazewell preaches at Union Church and holds quarterly conference.
Stockholm reports on Ivar Krueger whose golden loving cup for his 50th birthday proved to be gilded tin. His properties show only modest comfort, with his extravagance limited to fast cars and motor boats. One boat named Pee cost $5,000. Oregon State printing plant has completed 60,000 maps of the state’s main travelled automobile roads.
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